Obituaries

Oct 13, 2023

William G. Agnew, 83, of Johnson City formerly of Walton passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 13, 2023 at home.

William was born January 5, 1940 in Newburgh, NY the son of the late William G. and Viola (Wygant) Agnew. He was predeceased by his wife of 36 years Noreen (Davidson) Agnew on April 29, 2014.

Oct 12, 2023

Richard Lee Buchanan, 80 of Walton passed away peacefully at home on Thursday October 12, 2023.

Richard was born September 3, 1943 in Walton, NY. He is the son of the late Leon W. and Ruth (Campbell) Buchanan. Richard was one of six children. Richard proudly served in the Army from 1960-1963.

Richard married the...

Oct 11, 2023

Jon Armstrong passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 11, 2023.

Born January 6, 1952 in Walton, NY to the late Laurence and Arletta (Storrer) Armstrong. Jon was one of seven children.

Jon graduated from Walton Central High School in 1970. He married Marilyn (Fletcher) on November 30, 1974. He worked with Earl Sines...

Oct 4, 2023

Patricia J. Stigen, 80, of Walton passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at home with her family by her side after a long illness.

Patricia was born October 22, 1942 in Oneonta, NY the daughter of the late Charles and Rachel (Odell) Beams. She was married to Larry Stigen who predeceased her.

Patricia worked...

Sep 23, 2023

Albert Stiene, 90, of Walton passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at home peacefully with his family around him. Albert loved his family and enjoyed gardening, cooking and tinkering around the house.

Albert was born on March 16,1933 in Reichenau, Gottschee (Kocsevje), Austria. The son of Matthias and Anna (Tramposch) Stiene, brother of Ann (Stiene) Ziesel....

Sep 23, 2023

James Arthur Backus, Sr., 76, of Trout Creek, NY passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family.

James was born March 6,1947 in Cannonsville, NY, the son of the late Leon and Alice (Brundege) Backus. He married the former Nancy Scott on June 17, 1970.

Jim owned and operated...

Sep 14, 2023

Justina "Bean" Marie Mastrorocco, 30, of Delhi passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023 at home in Delhi, NY.

Justina was born August 1, 1993 in Bridgeport, CT. the daughter of the late Frank W. Mastrorocco Sr. and Jennifer Leigh (Person) Mastrorocco. She was a graduate of Walton Central School.

Justina enjoyed making candles, doing...

Sep 10, 2023

Kelly Cable Finn, 55, of Walton passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 10, 2023 at home.

Kelly was born November 13, 1967 in Walton, NY the daughter of Robert F. Cable and Linda (Miller) Darrow. Kelly was raised in Downsville on a dairy farm, and loved farming and animals. As a child, she was a member of...

Sep 9, 2023

Gary F. Wilbur, 81, of Kirkwood, NY passed away at home Saturday, September 9, 2023 after a long illness.

Gary was born April 4, 1942 in Suffern, NY to the late Merton H. and Virginia (Towle) Wilbur. In 1960 he graduated from Downsville High School, Downsville, NY. He then went on to get his architectural degree from...

Sep 7, 2023

Jeffery R. Bolivar, Sr., 64, of Delhi passed away unexpectedly on September 7, 2023, at O'Connor Hospital in Delhi.

Jeff was born on April 22, 1959 the son of the late Donald Raymond and Elizabeth (Waltz) Bolivar.

Jeff retired as a maintenance man at Delhi Manors in Delhi, New York.

Jeff is survived...

Sep 7, 2023

DOWNSVILLE – Fern Hinkley Hale (86) made her final journey on September 7th. She passed quietly at home after battling several serious medical issues for decades which she faced with grace and grit. She was born on June 20, 1937 to Carroll G. Hinkley, Sr. and Fannie Stahl Hinkley of Roxbury, NY.

Fern loved life. Her laugh...

Sep 5, 2023

Richard C. Kling, Ill, "Rick" of Franklin, NY, originally from North Haledon, NJ died peacefully September 5, 2023, after a brief illness. His wife of 28 years, Geraldine, "Gerry" (nee DeRubeis) Kling was unceasingly by his side.

He was a 1974 graduate of Mercer University, and member of Kappa Sigma fraternity. His time spent in Macon, Georgia...

Sep 2, 2023

Bonnie M. McCall, 83, of Walton passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at O'Connor Hospital in Delhi, NY.

Bonnie was born May 19, 1940, in Walton, NY the daughter of the late Chester and Madeline (Bennett) Elmore. She was married to Kenneth McCall, he predeceased her in 1984.

Bonnie worked for many years working...

Aug 27, 2023

Carl MacGibbon of Walton, NY passed away August 27, 2023 at Chestnut Park in Oneonta, NYfollowing a long illness.

Carl was born June 1, 1954 in Walton to Glenn and Audrey (Cole) MacGibbon.

Carl graduated from Walton Central School in 1973. After graduation he worked many years at SJ Baily & Sons, Walton. He also...

Aug 21, 2023

Kenneth James, Gartland Jr., "Uncle Skip" 83 of Walton, known to his family as Uncle Skip passed away after a short illness on Monday, August 21, 2023 at Delhi Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Delhi NY.

Ken was born on July 18, 1940 in Johnson City, NY the son of the late Kenneth and Gladys (Dutton) Gartland....

Aug 20, 2023

John L. Huyck age 98, went home to his Lord peacefully August 20, 2023 at Mount Sinai Hospital in Miami Beach, Fl. John was born in Walton NY on March 19, 1925 to Frank L. and Winnifred (Spoonhower) Huyck . He graduated from Walton High School class of 1942. He obtained a Bachelor of Arts from Hartwick NY and...

Aug 19, 2023

Joyce L. Kurdt, 88, of Downsville passed away early Saturday morning, August 19, 2023 at Robinson Terrace Nursing Home of Stamford, NY.

Joyce was born on September 13, 1934, in Brooklyn, NY. the daughter of the late Joseph and Dorothy (Palmer) Mellor. She married Robert L. Kurdt on December 27, 1953. She was a member of the...

Aug 17, 2023

Donald F. O'Connell,95,of Walton passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at Delaware Valley Hospital in Walton.

Doc, as he was affectionately known, was born in Long Island City, NY the son of the late Walter and Loretta O'Connell. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy when he enlisted at the age of 17....

Aug 16, 2023

Virginia A. Matthews, 85, of Bainbridge passed away on Wednesday morning, August 16, 2023 at home after a long illness, surrounded by her family.

Virginia was born on September 4, 1937 in Manhattan, the daughter of George and Virginia (Augustine) Koch. On February 4, 1956 she married Robert C. Matthews. He died on June 6, 2022.

Aug 15, 2023

John R. Bair, 70, of Walton passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at Delhi Nursing and Rehabilitation, following a long illness.

John was born on May 31, 1953 in Honesdale, Pennsylvania the son of the late Eugene and Alberta (Shaffer) Bair. On July 9, 1977 he married the former Laura Rocher at the Congregational Church in...